WARSAW, POLAND - Mar 5, 2014 - European Contract Research Organisation (CRO), KCR, which is already operating across 18 countries in Europe as well as the U.S., has recently registered new entities in the UK and Germany. This move is part of the company's strategy to bring the business closer to Western European customers and further deepen client relationships.

"I am very excited seeing KCR strengthening its visibility across Western Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany, where we have already been enjoying partnerships with locally based or represented companies," says Mike Jagielski, CEO of KCR. "Having our own entities registered in these countries will make our collaboration even stronger. It will also equip KCR with local law benefits and make our business cooperation easier. The next country we aim for is France."

KCR is already a well-established CRO in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), since 1997. The recent decision on opening new entities in London and Berlin was taken according to the company's growth strategy focusing on expanding its operations in Western Europe. "We respond to our clients' expectations regarding a broader regional coverage. Additionally, we are focusing on maintaining and further mastering our high level of customer service through our dedicated senior-level staff which is always available and responsive," adds Jagielski.

Since its early days when KCR forged a path in CEE it has continued to develop, expanding to the East and across Western Europe and the U.S. Having a local team in each of the offices gives the company a unique insight into local regulations. It has also helped to build extensive relationships with key opinion leaders and principal investigators. The local expertise encompasses also complete knowledge of the regulatory nuances of the region and the respective country specific healthcare policies  standards of care.

KCR offers three types of professional contract research services: Clinical Development Services, Functional Service Provision and Post-marketing Clinical Services, in a wide spectrum of therapeutic areas. If you would like to learn more about KCR's European presence and the company service portfolio, please contact Joanna Lewandowska, PR & Marketing, at joanna.lewandowska@kcrcro.com. Please include your full contact details in the query.

About KCR

KCR is a European Contract Research Organization (CRO) and a strategic solution provider for companies who are looking for a reliable alternative to global CROs. Almost 300 professionals operating across 18 countries in Europe as well as the U.S. offer full service capabilities for Phase I-IV Clinical Development Projects across a wide range of therapeutic areas. KCR also operates as a Functional Service Provider with strategic and tactical solutions in Clinical Operations, Data Management and Expert Sourcing. Our service portfolio includes delivery of regional and local non-interventional research projects according to clients' needs. KCR supports 12 of the top 20 Global Pharma companies with its services on long standing global or local contracts.

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KCR S.A.

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